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Grab your favorite cup of coffee and join Fletch and a few special guests as they dive a little deeper into his Fletchifesto and look at why he believes Life is Good. I promise it won't be annoying.LINKS:The FletchifestoGod Walk: Walking at the Speed of your Soul by Mark BuchananMusic used in this episode:Breath In, Breath Out, Move On - by Jimmy Buffett (BUY IT HERE)Look for the Good - by Jason Mraz- (BUY IT HERE)Quietly Making Noise - by Jimmy Buffett (BUY IT HERE)

On this episode of theMangoTimes podcast, we dive into the simple practice of taking a walk and how that can be more than a means of transportation. What does it mean to saunter? What does it look like to slow down and consider the practice of contemplation. Listen along as Fletch invites guests from literature and real life to help us how to discover the glory of God in walking.Grab your favorite pair of walking shoes and join us for this fun discussion.EPISODE LINKS: God Walk by Mark BuchananStruggling for Purpose podcast with John WilkersonMusic used in this episode:Walk of Life - by Dire Straits (BUY IT HERE)I Walk the Line - Johnny Cash (BUY IT HERE)Walking on the Moon - The Police (BUY IT HERE)Walk on the Wildside - Lou Reed (BUY IT HERE)Walk This Way - RUN DMC/Aerosmith (BUY IT HERE)Baby Elephant Walk - Henry Mancini (BUY IT HERE)

What does it look like to be curious about others? What if we chose to stop and understand why someone believes what they believe and listen to their perspective? On this episode of theMangoTimes Podcast, Fletch dives into another belief of the Fletchifesto and shares what it means to him to live with an open mind and an open heart.Will we change who we are? Will we convert our thoughts and beliefs? Will we stop loving our favorite sports team, political party or church affiliation? Probably not, but we just may learn something along the way. Listen along as Fletch encourages you to move beyond the easy conversations with those you love to doing the hardworking of listening and learning from those you disagree with.Grab you own favorite cup of coffee and join us for this fun discussion.SHOW NOTES:Jesus & John Wayne by Kristen DuMezOpen Your Mind and Heart to New PeopleMusic used in this episode:None

On this episode, we continue our series called “Discover” where we dig deep and ask ourselves where we find the glory of God in the world around us. Join Fletch as he “virtually” sits down with Ben Kenoyer, the owner and coffee roaster at Revive Coffee Roasters to find the glory of God in roasting coffee. But wait, it turns out that Ben doesn't want to just roast beans for the perfect cup of coffee. He wants to revive cities and create community, and here's the kicker: he is using his coffee to make that happen.Grab you own favorite cup of coffee and join us for this fun discussion.

The 2020 holiday season has arrived. For many of us, that means great meals and great family conversations around our dinner tables. For others, Thanksgiving and Christmas are difficult holidays filled with tough relationships and forced interactions with tricky family members. I remember a wise man who once told me, “You know Fletch, there are those you love and those you'd rather spend time with.”Yikes. What are we to do in a year that seems to have divided our families and our friendships in two?Join Fletch as he reminds himself and his listener to make extra space at their tables and extra space in their life for those who disagree and debate about everything. Listen along as he encourages all of us to improve our ‘table manners.'

Three months since the last episode of theMangoTimes podcast? It was time for Fletch to jump back behind his microphone for another edition of the podcast.What happens when you realize you may have been wrong? What does it look like to open your mind and heart to the other side and see the world from their perspective?On this episode, of theMangoTimes podcast, Fletch discusses with the listener how he made the journey from one party to another. What was it that changed his mind and how did he begin to see there was more than one way to see and enjoy the world. Hold onto your leash and enjoy an episode listening to Fletch admit he was wrong.SHOW NOTES:Rasta the Chocolate Lab - check out the mascot of theMangoTimesMusic used in this episode:Top Cat Theme SongStray Cat Strut

2020 came in like a hurricane. A global pandemic. New discussions, community divisions and national debates about racial imbalance and privilege. All of this pointing to the fragility of our discourse with one another.What does it look like to enjoy the journey in the middle of hurricane season? At the same time, what does it look like to live a life of contentment without becoming complacent?On this episode, Fletch dives into the Fletchifesto to discuss what it means to enjoy the journey. Along the way he shares some great music and a podcast that he thinks you will like even more than theMangoTimes.Quietly making noise,FletchSHOW NOTES:The Fletchifesto - check out each of the life quotes.Wired Magazine: Steven Levy Interviews Larry BrilliantMusic by Jimmy Buffett: Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move OnOne Particular Harbor

Join Fletch and his childhood friend and birder, Tom Slater, as they discuss birding and how the glory of God is on display in creation and nature.Music by Jimmy Buffett: SummerzcoolClip from The Big Year: The Big Year

Some of us are going stir crazy. Some of us have burrowed into a new normal. What happens when society opens back up and we all return back to normal”? Is there a “new normal” and how do we respond?After sheltering in place for the past two months, Fletch is returning to work. Is he excited? Is he hesitant? Tune into this episode and join the discussion about the challenges we face in our post-pandemic world of COVID-19.Music by Jon Troast: One Little Corner

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This episode corresponds to my blog at theMangoTimes where I discuss the Fletchifesto.

On this episode of theMangoTimes Podcast, Fletch sits down with Kendra to follow-up the blogpost that he wrote about being kind. They talk more about his new manifesto and breaks down what it means to live a life of kindness. 

In yet another attempt to revive theMangoTimes podcast I talk with Kendra about a recent blog post I wrote about living a life of adventure. Along the way we talk about the Fletchifesto, selling our home and the freedom of podcasting.

On this special episode of theMangoTimes podcast, I am playing the 2nd episode teaser for our newest podcast called, The Real Life Calvin Podcast. Our 8yr old son, Christian, is the real life Calvin and on this episode we talk about Calvin and Hobbes and what it is we like about the comic strip. I love that this is a comic strip equally enjoyed by both Christian and me, but seperated by 30 years of time. Enjoy!

On this episode of theMangoTimes podcast, I want to introduce you to The Real Life Calvin Podcast which I have begun recording with my 8yr old son, Christian. It's a fun little project. He gets to learn about podcasting and editing of sound. I give him a lot of the controls, so don't expect too much! Even so...he's pretty darn funny! Enjoy it for what it is!

On this episode of theMangoTimes podcast, I am including the last in a five part series of an interview I did with Mike Smith from HSLDA's Homeschool Heartbeart back in the Fall of 2012. On today's final show, I share with the audience how the gospel allows us to be transparent and allows us to enter into difficult discussions with young men.

It is so easy to shift our hope and look for identity in things of the world and in the bondage of religion. Why do we do this? Where should we be looking for our identity, our purpose, our value, and our hope? On this edition of theMangoTimes podcast, Fletch attempts to define the idea of Hope Shifting and idol worship. This is the graphic Fletch mentioned during the podcast that depicts the pendulum of living in gospel centered identity. Episode Timeline 7:50 Guest - Jim Applegate 13:00 Guest - Kendra Fletcher 17:00 Guest - Bill Kenoyer 19:55 Guest - Kristi Gregg

On this edition of theMangoTimes podcast, I share a recording from several years ago. In 2011, Kendra and I had the chance to share our testimony at the Easter morning service at our church (Redeemer Church, Modesto). I spoke about our journey from a rigid legalistic behavior-based practice of our faith to the freedom that Jesus brings in the gospel. What we told people was that we woke up from a bad case of gospel amnesia!If you haven't subscribed yet to the podcast, just follow this link to the iTunes store:theMangoTimes podcast and you will never again miss out on the audio content included with this blog.Quietly making noise,Fletch Subscribe to theMangoTimes - It's Free! Let me do you a favor and deliver theMangoTimes directly to you! The monkeys over at MailChimp are like virtual paperboys! Let them do all the work! First Name Last Name Email Address Click It...Hurry! I will never SPAM you...unless we are at breakfast together! Great choice! Thanks for making me feel so loved!You are now a proud member of theMangoTimes team! I will update you whenever I have a new blog post or podcast episode!Wanna send me a voicemail or personal note? Follow this link!

On this episode of theMangoTimes podcast, I am sharing an interview I did with Mike Smith from HSLDA's Homeschool Heartbeart. This is Day 4 of a five-part series and on today's show, I describe how I started the FourOneOne Bible Study for teenage boys.

On this episode of theMangoTimes podcast, I am posting the third interview from the Fall of 2012 when I sat down with Mike Smith from HSLDA's Homeschool Heartbeat. On today's show I answer the question: "What are some traditions you have created in your family?"

Skyping with James On this episode of theMangoTimes podcast, I sit down and have a conversation with my good friend James Estes.Jamesy and I met during our freshman year of high school, which puts our relationship clock at just over 30 years. Back in high school, we were Young Lifers, we co-wrote a movie review column for our school's newspaper, and we began our life-long love for good coffeeDuring the podcast, we briefly talk about Hawaii, creativity and dropping our kids off at college. We also talk about our 100-day challenge goal that begins today.What about you? Have you ever wanted to take a 100-day challenge? Join us! Start today and let us know what you are going to do in the comments below!Want to follow our challenge? You can join us over on Twitter. Use can follow the general hashtag #100daychallenge (others are doing their own 100 Day Challenge) or link directly to James (@ventidrip) or Fletch (@themangotimes)Quietly making noise,FletchPRESS THE PLAY BUTTON BELOW TO LISTEN: Subscribe to theMangoTimes Do you follow my blog/podcast? Don't work so hard. I have monkeys that will do all the hard work and send an email to you when the blog or podcast has been updated. First Name Last Name Email Address Don't Think Twice! Click Here To Sign Up Although I love SPAM in a can (especially with scrambled eggs), I hate it in my email. It is the worst…I won't spam you. Promise! You have just made one of the best decisions of your life! You are now subscribed to theMangoTimes. Check your email, because in a short amount of time, the monkeys over at MailChimp will send you a confirmation email! See, I told you it was going to be easy!

On this episode of theMangoTimes podcast, I am posting an interview from 2012 when I sat down with Mike Smith from HSLDA's Homeschool Heartbeat. This was day 2 in a five-part series and on today's show I answer the question: "What are some ways to support your wife in the homeschooling process?"

On this episode of theMangoTimes podcast, I am posting an interview from Fall 2012. I was interviewed by Mike Smith on HSLDA's Homeschool Heartbeart. This is the first day in a five-part series and on today's show I answer the question: "Why does a dad need to be engaged in the homeschooling process?"

On this introductory episode of theMangoTimes Podcast, Fletch welcomes his listeners and readers back to the new and improved podcast. This is a very brief snapshot into what listeners can expect when they tune into theMangoTimes.Quietly making noise,Fletch